BU Controller

Description:

abra is seeking a Business Unit (BU) Controller to join our finance team.

We are looking for a highly analytical and business-oriented finance professional who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys building processes from the ground up. This role combines financial expertise with strategic partnership, enabling business leaders to make data-driven decisions that drive growth and operational excellence.

This role requires a hands-on approach, strong FP&A capabilities, and the ability to transform complex data into actionable business insights.

A full-time on-site position, based in Ra'anana, Israel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end financial processes for the business unit, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance monitoring.
• Build and develop FP&A processes, financial models, and reporting frameworks to support business decision-making.
• Analyze profitability, identify trends and risks, and provide actionable recommendations to senior management.
• Partner closely with business leaders, operations, and HR to support strategic and operational initiatives.
• Drive cross-functional projects and establish scalable financial processes and controls.
• Lead core controllership activities alongside FP&A responsibilities, ensuring accuracy, discipline, and ownership across the full financial cycle.
• Identify inefficiencies and systemic gaps, and implement long-term solutions to improve performance and productivity.
• Utilize technology, automation, and AI tools to optimize financial workflows and reporting capabilities.
• Take full ownership of initiatives from concept through implementation in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

• Certified CPA and graduate of one of the Big 4 accounting firms – mandatory.
• 5–7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Previous experience in a Big 4 firm at Senior level or above.
• Strong hands-on approach with proven ability to lead, build, and implement end-to-end financial processes.
• Extensive experience in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and performance management.
• Proven ability to establish and develop FP&A processes and generate meaningful business insights.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and working closely with multiple stakeholders, including business managers, operations, and HR teams.
• Strong process-oriented mindset with the ability to identify root causes and design sustainable solutions.
• High level of independence, ownership, initiative, and execution capabilities.
• Strong leadership, influence, and stakeholder management skills, including working with senior executives.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Strong technological orientation, including an interest in automation and AI-driven process improvement.

Nice to Have:

• Previous industry experience in a first finance role such as Assistant Controller, Controller, FP&A, or a similar position.
• Alternatively, experience as a Manager within a Big 4 firm, looking to transition into an industry role while bringing expertise in team leadership, complex project management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with employee profitability and project profitability concepts.
• Experience working with AI tools such as Claude, Microsoft Copilot, or similar technologies.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone with strong business acumen, exceptional execution capabilities, and a genuine passion for building financial infrastructure and processes. Someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, diving into data, creating order from complexity, and leading financial and business initiatives from idea to full implementation.

Why Join Us?

At abra, you'll have the opportunity to shape financial processes that directly impact business performance, work closely with senior leadership, and play a key role in a growing and evolving organization. If you're looking for a position that combines strategic influence with hands-on execution, we'd love to hear from you.